Jun. 1 - Aug.
21, 2009
- Summer Day Camps
(Colleyville, TX)
9am-4:30pm with extended hours offered from 7am - 6pm for an additional fee. $200 per camper, fee includes supplies, snacks, and drinks. Campers bring their lunch Monday through Thursday, and $5 on Friday for the Pizza Party. Activities include (weather permitting) archery, target shooting, fishing, kayaking, swimming in the lake, craft projects, nature walks, outdoor games, and more! For more information and to register, call 972-741-9169
or visit us online at www.adventuredaycamps.com
Jun. 2 - 30,
2009
– “Sounds of Lewisville” Summer Concert Series (Lewisville,
TX)
Five top regional acts have been scheduled for the “Sounds of Lewisville” Summer Concert Series, presented for the 20th consecutive year by the City of Lewisville The free concerts will be held on Tuesday nights, from June 2 through June 30, starting at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Old Town Lewisville Wayne Ferguson Plaza Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Alcohol is prohibited at the concert series. Reel Lewisville Music and Movie Nights are June 23 and June 30. Enjoy music from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and a movie from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. For more information on this event please call 972.219.3401 or visit
www.cityoflewisville.com
Jun. 2 & 3, 2009 – Thomas & Friends
(Grand Prairie, TX)
At the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie Thomas & Friends will be appearing June 2nd and 3rd. Following Thomas & Friends' successful North American tour in 2007, AEG ThemeSTAR and HIT Entertainment are pleased to present an all new, live musical adventure: Thomas Live! A Circus Comes to Town. When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top, and, Thomas must prove he's a really useful engine once again. With thrilling adventures along the way, Percy, James, Gordon, and of course, Thomas, join with Sir Topham Hatt and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor, to welcome a colorful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation. See
www.thomasandfriends.com
or www.nokiatheatredfw.com
for show times and ticket information.
Jun. 4 - 6,
2009 – 13th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention (Arlington,
TX)
Looking for a three-day getaway to reconnect with friends, learn new skills, recharge your batteries and get inspired by the creativity of thousands of other scrapbookers? Join us in beautiful Arlington, Texas, this summer for a scrapbooking event like no other. For details on this event, please visit
www.greatamericanscrapbook.com
Jun. 4, 11, 18, & 25,
2009 – Jazz in June (Keller,
TX)
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, &picnics to 4 FREE evenings of Jazz in June! Enjoy open air jazz at Keller's beautiful Town Hall! Featuring the music of the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra (June 4), Duke Ellington (June 11); Ray Charles (June 18), and Louis Armstrong (June 25).
Details at www.thefwjo.com
Jun. 4 - 6, 2009 – 2009 Texas Motor Speedway –
(Fort Worth, TX)
Qualifying Night, Winstar World Casino 400K and the The Bombardier Learjet 550K Race Week - Two of the last three Winstar World Casino 400K races have gone down as the closest Truck Series finishes in TMS history. Winstar World Casino 400K races always promise to come down to the wire as the event has culminated in dramatic green/white-checkered finishes. America’s Original Nightime IndyCar Race” showcases Indy cars jetting three-wide around the track in excess of 220 miles per hour and routinely setting up for a dramatic finish. It also is your only chance during the TMS season to see Danica Patrick. With last-lap drama and exciting finishes, you never know what’s going to happen during the Bombardier Learjet 550k. For more information see
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Jun.
5 - July 5, 2009 – 19th annual
Concerts In The Garden
(Fort Worth, TX)
Described as “Fort Worth’s best seasonal outing!” (Star-Telegram), the 19th annual Concerts In The Garden Summer Music Festival offers 16 nights of outdoor concerts, June 5 through July 5, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden located on University Drive and Interstate 30. This series offers a variety of music for every taste, from Elvis to the Eagles to Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture, plus fabulous fireworks every night and three nights of Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic on July 2, 3 and 4! Tickets are on sale now at
www.fwsymphony.org or by calling 817-665-6000.
The festival features outdoor performances in a casual setting. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your own table for added comfort. Patrons may bring their own refreshments or purchase light refreshments on site. Then it’s time to relax and enjoy Texas’ best music surrounded by the lush beauty of the Botanic Garden!
Jun.
5 - 7, 2009 - Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games (Arlington,
TX)
Many people discover they’re a wee bit Scottish at the TEXAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES, now celebrating its 23rd year, and scheduled for June 5-6-7, 2009. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Festival again hosts top Scottish musicians, professional athletes and champion highland dancers. The festival has five large entertainment tents this year to showcase the national and regional celtic, folk, and Scottish entertainers. Highlander Magazine has rated the Texas Scottish Festival the number one Scottish festival in North America for entertainment and talent. Also featured are the more than sixty-five colorful Scottish Clan tents representing various Scottish Clans and families including MacDonalds, Campbells, MacDuffs, Hendersons, MacIntyres, Ross, and many more. An attendance again in excess of 60,000 is expected for the three day event. For more information please visit them on line at
www.texasscottishfestival.com
Jun. 5 &
6, 2009
- Historic Mansfield Arts Festival (Mansfield, TX)
Historic Mansfield Arts Festival June 5 - June 6, 2009. Free admission. Live music, food, beverages and art. Music performances Friday 8pm - midnight and continue on Saturday 10am-midnight. More than 40 juried arts booths are open 10am - 8pm on Saturday. Photography, painting, jewelry, woodworking, metalwork, sculpture, ceramics, glass, more. Event is at 223 Depot St. in Mansfield. For more information
please visit www.historicmansfield.net
Jun. 5, 2009
- 3rd Annual Beastro "taste
the wild" (Fort Worth, TX)
Beastro, the Zoo’s third annual tasting event is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2009 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Every year, proceeds from this event support the Zoo’s local and international wildlife conservation efforts. Fort Worth’s finest area restaurants will be stationed throughout the Zoo serving sample appetizers, entrées and desserts. In addition to the exceptional cuisine, Beastro 2009 will feature more than 16 open bars and live entertainment from Better Than Ezra and The Time Machine. Some Zoo animal exhibits are expected to remain open until sunset, and special appearances by the Zoo’s Wild Wonders Outreach animals are sure to be a crowd pleaser. For more information, contact the Fort Worth Zoo at 817/759-7337 or visit
www.fortworthzoo.org 
Jun. 6, 2009 - Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival
(Highland Village, TX)
The 2009 Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival is a great community event that brings together Highland Village families and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the beginning of summer. This eventful celebration brings the community together for a family fish-out, children’s area, great music, food, fireworks and much, much more! Visit
www.highlandvillage.org
for details.
Jun. 6, 2009 – 19th Annual
Komen North Texas Race for the Cure (Plano, TX)
This year’s race will be held on June 6, 2009 and once again will be at the beautiful headquarters campus of EDS, an HP Company – our Local Presenting Sponsor. The Komen North Texas Race for the Cure is a 5K run/walk and a one-mile family fun run organized by a committee of volunteers for the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. It is a fun, festive event, but more importantly, it is a race for life. Breast cancer affects all of us so grab a friend and join us in fight against breast cancer at the 19th annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009 For more information, please visit us online at
www.komennorthtexas.org
Jun. 7, 13, & 20,
2009 - Connemara Conservancy Meadow Preserve Nature Events (Plano, TX)
Summer has arrived and Connemara Conservancy Meadow Preserve is kicking off the season with a series of June events for the North Texas community. The land trust is offering guided walks and more for the general public at The Meadow, the organization’s 72-acre land preservation on the border of Allen and Plano, just off Alma Drive. The schedule includes: Sunday, June 7, 8 – 10 a.m.: Bird Walk with Gailon Brehm and Rodney Thomas; Saturday, June 13, 9 – 11 a.m.: Waterways and Habitat Walk with RJ Taylor; Saturday, June 20, 9 – 11 a.m.: First Day of Summer Walk with Jim Varnum; Registration, directions, parking information and details on what to bring to the events are available at
www.connemaraconservancy.org
Jun. 8 - 13,
2009 -
Dublin Dr Pepper
118th Birthday Celebration (Dublin, TX)
Mark your calendars now...June 13, 2009, the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world located in Dublin, Texas will celebrate its 118th Birthday. And this year's celebration will be “There’s No Place Like Home”. Come join the Land of Oz. This year's celebration actually begins on Monday, June 8 when for one week the Dublin city limit signs are changed to Dr Pepper, Texas. Friday night, Alleyfest will kick off with only the best in arts and crafts displayed in Hogan’s Alley. But early Saturday is when the real fun begins starting with the 10-2-4k runs. The 10-2-4k run is a charity run with all proceeds going to the Lions Club charities. After the run award ceremonies, there will be plenty of entertainment to fill the rest of the day. Visitors will be treated to free Dublin Dr Pepper and free tours of the bottling plant and museum all day long. All carnival games and food booths are run by charitable organizations, and all money raised during the birthday will go to charity. And of course, everyone will share in Dublin Dr Pepper's huge 118th birthday cake. For more information, please visit
www.dublindrpepper.com
Jun. 12 - 20, 2009 - Hunt County
Fair (Greenville, TX)
The Hunt County Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Greenville in June, features top quality musical entertainment, a midway with games and breathtaking rides, displays of local products and services, and livestock exhibits and competitions. The location for this event is at the Hunt County Fairgrounds on FM 1570 (Jack Finney Blvd). For more information, please
visit www.huntcountyfair.net
Jun.
12 - 13, 2009
- 8th Annual Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball
Weekend (Frisco, TX)
See celebrities and pro athletes like Dallas Stars center Mike Modano, Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer and current 103.3 ESPN Radio Host Michael Irvin, and many more (to be announced) take the field for some "hard-charging, home-run hitting, nine-inning, authentic BASEBALL!" Tickets to the game have been reduced to $5, $7 and $10! Proceeds will benefit the children’s charities of The Heroes Foundation YOUniversity program and The Mike Modano Foundation.
Complete details for this event may be found at www.heroesbaseball.org
Jun.
12 - 13, 2009
- 2009 Bath House Music Fest (Dallas, TX)
The Bath House Cultural Center is proud to present the 2009 Bath House Music Fest on Friday & Saturday, June 12-13, 2009. Admission to all concerts will be PAY WHAT YOU CAN! No reservations are necessary, just arrive, sit back and enjoy! For more information visit:
www.bathhousecultural.com
Jun. 12 - 14,
2009 - 34th Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet
(Grand Prairie, TX)
If it's on wheels, or ever was, there is a good chance you'll find it at the 34th Annual Auto Swap Meet on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 12 – 14, 2009 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. Car buffs can browse through over 650 spaces occupied by collectors and vendors from across the United States Acres of cars, parts, accessories and memorabilia items will be displayed and there will be 'FREE PARTS HAULING'. Buyers can find everything from vintage Model T Fords to finned classics from the 1950's to British sports cars to Detroit, "muscle cars". Many will be in mint condition ready to drive away, while others will be "handyman specials' that need repairs.
www.tradersvillage.com
Jun. 12 - 14,
2009 - 6th Annual
City Arts Celebration
(Dallas, TX)
Art aficionados will want to mark their calendars now for the 6th Annual City Arts Celebration, presented by TXU Energy, this coming June 12 – 14, 2009 on the streets of Dallas' downtown Arts District. This FREE festival showcases the incredible cultural, performing, visual and culinary arts of Dallas and the region. City Arts Celebration is a free arts showcase with multiple outdoor stages featuring dance, a variety of music and cultural performances, a juried art show, culinary demonstrations and wine tasting, complimentary admission to world-class museums, exciting exhibits, interactive children's activities, free downtown shuttle for opening night and much more! For more information please visit
www.dallascityarts.com
Jun.
13 thru Aug. 16, 2009-
Pawnee Bill's
Wild West Show
(Fort Worth,
TX)
A historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and an entertaining look at history. Historical figures such as Pawnee Bill come to life and transport the spectator back in time. The shows are based on actual events and stunts that occurred in the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show that toured the country some 90 years ago. See
www.cowtowncoliseum.com
Jun. 13 &
14, 2009 - Dallas Market Hall Gun Show
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Arms Collectors Association, Inc. will hold one of it's annual Gun Shows at Dallas Market Hall on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 14. Details to this event may be found at
www.dallasarms.com
Jun. 19 - 21,
2009
- DFW Summer Balloon Classic (Waxahachie, Texas)
HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHES - magnificent, colorful hot air balloons that only the mind could imagine! Enjoy the balloons as they take to the skies at dawn and in the afternoon in awesome MASS ASCENSIONS followed by more balloons featuring TOP RANKED COMPETITORS flying their balloons to COMPETE IN CHALLENGING TASKS right before your eyes! "LITE UP THE NITE" BALLOON GLOW -Saturday evening, just as the sun goes down you will experience the breathtaking sight as the balloons stand inflated to glow like huge colorful globes in the night. During the day be amazed by the Aviation Extravaganza featuring gliders, helicopters, a variety of airplanes, military aircraft, skydivers and more in static displays, demonstrations and flyovers! Some flights will be available to the public. Something for everyone! Free! $10 parking. MidWay Regional Airport, Waxahachie. For details visit
www.summerballoonclassic.com
Jun. 23, 2009
- Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Tour (Dallas, TX)
See Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood live in concert on a Special 14-City U.S. Tour!
These two stars are coming to the American Airlines Center for one night only on June 23 at 8:00 P.M.
For more information on their tour, please visit www.americanairlinescenter.com
or www.ericclapton.com
Jun.
24 - 26, 2009
- American Idol Auditions (Arlington, TX)
Dallas registration for Season 9 auditions will take place on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, and auditions will take place on Friday, June 26. Both registration and auditions will take place at the Cowboys
Stadium in Arlington Texas. For complete details to this event,
please visit www.americanidol.com
Jun.
26 - 27, 2009 - 4th Annual
Celina Balloon Festival
(Celina, TX)
The 2009 Celina Balloon Festival will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Fireworks display brought to you by the City of Celina. This will be a family oriented, high quality event.
From Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27, 2009. Location: Old Celina Park
just north of Frisco, Texas in Collin County. For more information call
972-382-3600 or visit www.celinachamber.org
Jun. 27, 2009 - Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival
(Grand Prairie, TX)
A great event that provide entertainment for the public with numerous Mariachis from the Dallas Fort Worth area. A day when they come out to compete for the best place as the best Mariachi group in our area sponsored and presented by el Norta 98.3 FM. Admission is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road.
www.tradersvillage.com
